Jonathan G Jemming

Jonathan G Jemming

also known as Jonny Jemming

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at SLC, UT
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence ... +4 more

Millcreek, SLC, UT

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 25%

16 years

25%
Violent Crime 20%

16 years

20%
Administrative Law 5%

Environmental, Native Law, Natural Resources

22 years

5%
Cannabis Law 5%

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for 7 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 21 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Jonathan G. Jemming

Millcreek, SLC, UT, 84109

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Jonathan G Jemming's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Posted by Birdie | September 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hiring Jemming was the best decision I ever made.

Jonathan Jemming is the lawyer you want in your corner when it comes to fighting an uphill battle. His impeccable knowledge of the law and years of experience make all the difference when it comes to strategically commanding the courtroom. He's all in from the first phone call and really goes the ext...ra mile when it comes to advocating for his clients. Without his counsel and representation, I would have been facing overwhelming legal consequences and thousands of dollars in fines. His sincere compassion for his clients and fervent fight for justice is unlike anyone I've ever worked with. He's the kind of lawyer you can't afford not to have. I will forever be grateful for his passionate work and the countless others he's helped just like me. 

Posted by Jouleen | September 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Knowledgeable & Reliable

Mr Jemming has demonstrated his abilities not only with professional care and regard but also by being reliable. He returns calls immediately. He is concise and to the point because he is good at what he does. That is so important when you need an advocate and an answer. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A consummate professional

Jonny was incredibly helpful with my case. I can't thank him enough for all his wisdom, compassion and his ability to traverse the law. I called Jonny as soon as I was served a summons and I'm so thankful I did. He eased my anxiety and I came out of that initial meeting laughing about the situation I... was in and confident that I had the right man on the job.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer!

Jonny is willing to go above and beyond what is expected, keep your informed, and makes you comfortable through the process. Jonny has been a huge help to me and always makes himself available for questions/assistance. I continue to recommend his to anyone searching legal assistance.

Posted by Rebecca | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very Experienced

Jonny has helped us several times navigate and understand the criminal justice system for loved ones suffering from metal illness and addiction. His years of experience as a public defender and a private lawyer have uniquely placed him to know the system inside and out. His deep knowledge of how th...e various courts work, what programs are available to help, and what to expect as we moved through the process, really made us feel like we had more than a lawyer in our court, we had an advocate for our family.

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Jonathan G Jemming's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacqueline Reidelberger

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Jonny on multiple DUI cases, as well as other criminal defense matters. He is a smart and dedicated advocate for his clients. Jonny listens and genuinely cares about the folks he represents. He is also very skilled at identifying issues that can make or break a case, and is not afraid to fight for the best outcome for his clients. Jonny has been a great mentor to me in my practice, and I would recommend him to anyone dealing with a criminal matter."

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Colleen Mooney

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had many opportunities to observe Jonny in court. He is very well versed in the law and fights hard for all of his clients. He pushes back against the criminal system with clever, well researched motions and wins many of his cases this way. Jonny is also not afraid to go to trial. He is respected by judges who rely on Jonny's interpretation of the law. Jonny is an exceptional advocate."

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Garrett Handy

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan Jemming is a very skilled criminal defense lawyer. I don't hesitate to recommend Jonny. He has a lot of experience and knows how to get good results for his clients. I've been impressed by his ability to analyze complex legal situations and come up with a game plan for his criminal defense clients. Great lawyer!"

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Susanne Gustin

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am familiar with Jonny Jemmings work as a criminal defense attorney. He does an excellent job and truly cares about his clients."

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Nathan Evershed

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jemming has great experience. He's a former prosecutor and is now a zealous defense attorney. He knows the law and fights hard for this clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Clifford Venable

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonny has the knowledge to give his clients the best representation possible and the courage to fight where other attorney's may back down. I endorse Jonny."

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Hillary King

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonny is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. He has an unmatched understanding of DUI law and the Fourth Amendment. He is through and well-respected, and gets great results for his clients."

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David Ferguson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonny's work can be fairly described as both thorough and compassionate. I've referred clients to him on a number of occasions knowing that they are in good hands."

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Ian Quiel

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jonny is one of the best DUI and criminal defense attorneys in the state. He has handled numerous trials and gotten great results for his clients."

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Jessica Peterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonny is a bright, thoughtful and skilled attorney. I regularly refer cases to him because I know I can trust him to do an excellent job with clients. You can't go wrong with Jonny on your defense team!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2003

O'Hara Fellow, S.J. Quinney College of Law

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney at Law, The Law Office of Jonathan G. Jemming

2016 - 2019

Trial Lawyer, Salt Lake Legal Defender Assoc.

2008 - 2010

Assistant Borough Attorney, North Slope Borough

2006 - 2008

General Counsel, State of Utah, Governor's Office

2004 - 2006

Assistant Attorney General, State Of Utah, Division Of Natural Resources & Division Of Physical Resources

Associations

2016 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2011 - Present

Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2004 - 2006

Utah Model Uniform Jury Instructions Committee (Civil)

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

North Slope Borough v. Minerals Management Service, 343 F. App'x 272 (2009)

Appellee victory.

In the Matter of the Adoption of A.R.A.

Affirmed in favor of our client, the father of A.R.A.

State of Utah v. Six Mile Ranch Company, et al.

Affirmed in favor of State.

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Education

2004

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

2000

Northern Arizona University

MA - Masters

1997

Westminster College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Spotting Issues in DUI Cases - CLE DUI Law

2019

UACDL DUI Conference - St. George, Utah DUI Sentencing

2019

UACDL Annual DUI Seminar - Salt Lake City DUI Sentencing

2019

Issue Spotting DUI Cases. DUI Law

Publications

2015

The Catalyst Magazine Dialogue for De-Escalation

Languages

English

Activity

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